Poe Center for Health Education

Happy Registered Dietician Nutritionist Day! RDNs at the Poe Center bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to our programming. From creating recipes to use in our CookWELL Kitchen to writing curriculum for our nutrition and physical activity programs to lending their expertise to our social media and SO MUCH MORE, they are critical to fulfilling Poe's mission to empower children, youth, and families to lead healthier lives. Thank you!

Join our team! The Poe Center is hiring for a Development Associate Director and Development Communication Specialist. For application information, go to https://lnkd.in/gqj3SRwV Development Associate Director: Manage the Development activities of the Poe Center’s mission, goals and stated objectives to ensure fiscal stability. The Development Associate Director works under the supervision of the DSD, coordinating efforts with other members of the Development team, Board members and volunteer committees to successfully design and implement a development plan to further the mission of the Poe Center. Development and Communications Specialist: The most important aspects of the Communications and Fundraising Specialist position are skilled gift marketing, communication, and relations. Maintains and develops relationships with volunteers, donors and funders. Proactively identifies and develops new sources of financial support to meet annual fundraising goals, primarily through execution of direct marketing, special event fundraisers and grants. The Development and Communications Specialist will work closely with the Development and Communication teams.

In honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day on March 8, Executive Director Ann Rollins shares some of the Poe Center's herstory. As the longest serving executive director, Ann Rollins has continued the Poe Center's legacy of women's leadership. Thanks to their dedication the Poe Center has served over 1.7 million people since our inception. Poe's history is Women's History.

The Poe Center is hiring! Two roles: Kitchen Coordinator/ Specialist Reports to:?Kitchen Senior Specialist Type:?Part Time 20 hours/ week Location:?Raleigh, NC. Hybrid: In-person requirements with remote hours available. Position Summary: The Poe Center Health Educators deliver consistent, high quality health education to children PreK-12 and their families. Under the direction of the Kitchen Senior Specialist and in conjunction with the kitchen team, the Kitchen Coordinator or Specialist ensures the CookWELL Kitchen is safe, functioning, and meets ServSafe standards. Kitchen Coordinator or Specialist will provide direct education which includes nutrition, culinary skills, and garden to kitchen connections. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. ---- Garden Specialist Reports to:?Senior Garden Specialist Type:?Full Time 40 hours/ week Location:?Raleigh, NC. Hybrid: In-person requirements with remote hours available. Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Senior Garden Specialist, the Garden Specialist will work with preschools, schools and community centers to develop new gardens or expand existing gardens. They will help with managing the planting schedules and securing needed materials. In addition, the Garden Specialist helps oversee the Poe Centers’ GrowWELL Garden. They will implement gardening/nutrition education and assist with creating supplemental materials. The Poe Center Health Educators deliver consistent, high quality health education to children PreK-12 and their families. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gqj3SRwV

The Poe Center was featured in Triangle Family Magazine! In a recent issue, the magazine highlighted our work to spread awareness and education about youth mental health. "Since COVID, more people have been willing to talk about mental health compared to previous years. When everyone you knew was experiencing what you were experiencing...it seemed to open that door for conversation," says our MindWELL Associate Director, Jessica Fowler. Our onsite MindWELL Garden and Labyrinth was featured, along with advice from Jessica on how parents can support a child experiencing a mental health event. The article also featured Teen Mental Health First Aid, an evidence-based curriculum to equip teens with skills to recognize and respond to mental health challenges. Read the article here, on page 12: https://lnkd.in/e3BnfCA7

Congratulations to our February Gotcha Award winners, Kim Major-Walker and Robin Pittman! GOTCHA:?Kim?was recognized for her teamwork as well as her ability to work independently. She's very willing to jump in and help where she can on a project or program. Kim always has a positive, wonderful attitude and exhibits great willingness to try new things. Thank you Kim! SUPER GOTCHA: Robin was awarded for her ability to respond to needs quickly and pivot fast and in helpful ways. She is always?looking at the positive side of things. Robin worked exceptionally hard on recent grant applications and sponsorships and continues to provide guidance on Family Life theater upgrades.?Thank you Robin!

BLOG POST: Feeding Growing Minds and Bodies: How Nutritional Needs Change During Puberty By Vineeta Shah, Health Educator Did you know? Proper nutrition plays a vital role during puberty. As our expert health educator Vineeta explains, a balanced diet supports physical growth, and helps regulate hormones, energy levels, and overall reproductive health during this time. Families can work together to make nutrition a priority, creating healthy habits that will benefit kids for years to come! Learn more:

Each year during our annual staff retreat, the Poe Center recognizes special milestones of staff service. Congratulations to this amazing crew of talented and dedicated professionals! We deeply appreciate your continued commitment to the Poe Center and health education in North Carolina! ?? One Year Service Awards: Emily Hoover, CHES?- Health Educator Nijsha Johnson, CHES?, CD(DONA) - Health educator Bex Jones - Multimedia Specialist Danait Kindeya - Administrative Specialist Vivian McCarter-Blankson - Family Life Assistant Director Sara Merz, MBA - Development Director Vineeta Shah - Health Educator Jessica Todd-Marrone - Health Educator Lakeitha Woolard - Finance/HR Associate Director Cassie Cubilla - Health Educator Emma Hardy - Health Educator ?? Two-Year Service Awards Heather Schnegelberger, CFLE - Health Educator Osaffo James, MIS, CWP, MHFA - Health Educator Renée Balyoz - Health Educator ?? Five-Year Service Awards Taylor Holste - CookWELL Kitchen Senior Specialist Kim Major-Walker - Health Educator Margaret Thomas Bailey, MA - Substance Use Prevention Specialist ?? Ten-Year Service Award Alaina Hart, MPH - Nutrition/Equity Director

BLOG POST: Sleepless in North Carolina ?????? "Four out of five NC adolescents are not getting enough sleep," says associate executive director of the Poe Center Dr. Thomas Ray. Aiming for 8-10 hours of ZZZs, along with other strategies including eating your vegetables and getting 60 minutes of physical activity, can help improve sleep quality. Learn more here:

We are hiring! Title: Administrative/ Volunteer Coordinator Type: Full time Location: On-site at the Poe Center for Health Education in Raleigh, NC. The Administrative/Volunteer Coordinator (A/VC) plays a prominent role in the day-to-day operations of the Poe Center by working directly with on-site schools and other groups that come to the Poe Center for programming and volunteer service. Major duties and responsibilities include receiving groups for educational programming, coordinating data collection from participating schools and assisting in preparations for Poe Center events, amongst other tasks. Eager to learn more? Read the full description and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gqj3SRwV